Interpreting Meaning in Literature Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
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What is a stereotype?
A
In social psychology, a stereotype is a thought that can be adopted about specific types of individuals or certain ways of doing things.
2
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What is an idiom?
A
An idiom is a phrase or a fixed expression that has a figurative, or sometimes literal, meaning.
3
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What is a symbol?
A
A symbol is a sign that represents, stands for or suggests another idea, visual image, belief, action or material entity.
4
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What are inferences?
A
Inferences are steps in reasoning, moving from premises to conclusions.
